How many Division III swim programs are in Texas?

There are 2 NCAA Division III swim programs in Texas, including Austin College , McMurry University . Each profile includes recruiting benchmarks, net price, and academic data.

What times do you need to swim Division III in Texas?

Required times vary by program tier within Texas. Division III programs in the state range from highly competitive to developmental — each has different recruiting benchmarks by event. Build a free University Swim Fit profile to see exactly where your times rank for every Texas Division III program.

Is Division III swimming worth it in Texas?

Division III swimming in Texas offers 2 program options spanning different academic profiles, costs, and competition levels. Whether it's worth it depends on your times, academic goals, and budget — use University Swim Fit to compare your fit at each program.

Division III Swim Colleges in Texas

Texas is home to 2 NCAA Division III swim programs. D3 swimming in Texas attracts academically focused student-athletes who want competitive swimming without the time demands of D1 or the roster pressure of larger programs.

2 NCAA Division III swim programs in Texas. NCAA D3 prohibits athletic scholarships entirely. However, D3 schools — especially private liberal arts colleges — often award generous institutional merit and need-based grants that produce competitive net costs.

Division III Swim Programs in Texas

School	City	Est. Net Price	Niche Grade
Austin College	Sherman	$28,800	C+
McMurry University	Abilene	$29,500	C+

Recruiting for Division III Swimming in Texas

All Division III programs in Texas follow the same NCAA Division III recruiting rules — but each program has its own time standards, roster culture, academic profile, and scholarship budget. When comparing Texas Division III programs, consider:

Your event times relative to each program's existing roster benchmarks
Academic fit — admissions standards and available majors vary significantly across Texas Division III programs
Cost — estimated net price after grants can vary by $10,000–$30,000 per year even within the same division
In-state tuition — Texas public universities may offer significantly lower tuition for Texas residents
Conference competition level — conference affiliation affects the competitiveness of the dual-meet schedule

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Other Divisions in Texas

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Division III swim programs are in Texas?: 2 NCAA Division III swim programs are located in Texas. See the full list above with recruiting data, cost, and academic information for each school.
What times do I need to swim Division III in Texas?: Required times vary by program — Texas has Division III programs at different competitive tiers, each with different recruiting benchmarks by event. Build a free profile on University Swim Fit to see exactly where your times rank for every program.
Do Division III programs in Texas offer swimming scholarships?: NCAA D3 prohibits athletic scholarships entirely. However, D3 schools — especially private liberal arts colleges — often award generous institutional merit and need-based grants that produce competitive net costs.
How do I contact Division III swim coaches in Texas?: Email coaches directly with your best times, GPA, graduation year, and intended major. D1 and D2 coaches cannot initiate contact until June 15 after your sophomore year, but you can email them first at any time. D3 coaches have no contact restrictions. See our coach email guide for templates and tips.